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Australian Pelicans seem to have made the Naumai mudflats their home.

Pelicans make Naumai homeFourteen Australian Pelicans, or ‘overstayers’ as one Ruawai resident referred to them, seem to have made the Naumai mudflats near Ruawai their home.

They were first spotted by Wayne Elyes and Zach Matich in August 2012 and numerous fishers say they have seen them regularly since.

“It was exciting — I’ve seen a few things in the outdoors but it was the first time I have seen pelicans in New Zealand. They’re still there and you occasionally see them fly over Te Kopuru,” says Wayne.

“I see them around once a week, they move around the mudflats usually fishing in groups of around three or four,” says fisherman, Ron Matich.

A Naumai resident known as Al Bundy last saw them over Easter and says that if you are quiet, they’ll come within 100 metres of you.

Transient sightings have also been reported from Kerikeri, Waipu Cove, Mangawhai, Rangaunu Harbour, Whangarei and Waitemata Harbour.

Northland representative for the Ornithological Society New Zealand, Janet Snell says pelicans are social birds and seem happy to associate with humans, particularly where fishing occurs.

“A far greater hazard than bird watchers will be the disturbance caused by dogs and firearms during the coming waterfowl season.”

Department of Conservation ranger, Darren Jones, says duck hunting season begins in May. He adds that the pelicans are a protected species and advises extra caution should be taken to not mistake a pelican for a duck.

In Queensland, they typically breed in springtime, although it varies, and there have been no reports of chick sightings.

Janet says it will be difficult for the pelicans to establish a viable breeding population but not impossible and if they do attempt to breed, they will become wary of approach.

Tourism operators a re cau t i ous of setting up sightseeing ventures and chair of the Ruawai Promotion and Development Group, Bruce Crompton says its ‘early days.’

“We’ve got to wait to see if they stick around — no one wants to set up a tourism operation unless they are going to be permanent.”

Many hope the Australian feathered visitors become permanent residents w i t h t ou r i sm interests peaking when the news firstbroke.

“It would be neat if we had another attraction,”

says Dargaville and Kauri Coast Visitor Information Centre owner,Sue Taylor. ■

“ A far greater hazard than bird watchers will be the disturbance caused by dogs and firearms during the coming waterfowl season.”

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Warren Suckling, aka ‘Erine’, holds his son Kevin’s whopper of a kumara which he is entering into the Ray White kumara contest in Dargaville. Weighing in at around three and half kilos he thinks he has a good chance of taking out first place for biggest kumara. Principal sales person, Jean Johnson says ‘you’ve got to be in to win’ with the closing date on May 3. Growers will win $50 for first place, $25 for second, and $20 for third.

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The acoustics have it

The Kauri Museum has been recently earning accolades, not least from a choir of Australian students who tried out and approved of the acclaimed acoustics of the museum’s Volunteers Hall. The group from Ivanhoe Girls Grammar School was organised by an Australian company that specialises in arranging school trips to New Zealand, and is expected to be the precursor of further such visits. The impromptu concert also served to celebrate the museum’s recent win in the Museum’s Aotearoa Awards, for becoming the first museum in the world to be certified as carbon neutral, a qualification expected to raise its educational profile.

Trusty machines honoured

The odd shower didn’t stop a procession of vintage farm machinery at Mangawhai’s recent tractor cavalcade and exhibition. “Around 60 tractors took part, as well as lots of stationary engines,” says organiser Alison Cox. “The winning tractor was a 1934 Farmall 12, donated by Neville Dowson to the Dargaville Vintage Tractor Museum and restored by members.” The event, which honoured Mangawhai’s ‘Big Dig’ of 1991 when a bund wall was built to protect the harbour, raised $2700 for the new Mangawhai Museum.

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Big costs in legal battle Sneak peek of new storybook by Sheri O’Neill

by Sheri O’Neill

Kaipara District Council is preparing to find up to half-a-million dollars to pay for its legal costs in judicial review proceedings lodged by the Mangawhai Residents and Ratepayers Association.

The proceedings request a court ruling that KDC decisions over the Mangawhai Community Wastewater Scheme were illegal, ratepayers are not responsible for the debt and that the setting of rates for the last six years, development contributions, and the most recent Long Term Plan, are invalid. The MRRA is also seeking costs.

Council CEO Steve Ruru says the legal costs estimate is based on the scope of the claim if it was to proceed through a full hearing.

“We would hope it’s nothing like that but we have to be prepared,” Mr Ruru says.

He says it is possible the money could be taken from council’s operational budget, most likely from road maintenance. However he warns that, as legal costs are classified as an operating expense, they could be funded from rates in the 2013/2014 year.

“Absolutely no-one wins out of this one. It’s a double-whammy for all ratepayers.”

Council has until April 30 to file a defence — and Mr Ruru warns in a report to the commissioners of ‘widespread financial implications’ if the High Court was to grant the relief sought by the MRRA, and he recommends council ‘vigorously defends its position’.

Farmers of New Zealand operations director, Bill Guest, says his organisation was briefed last week and respected council’s decision to mount a legal defence.

“They have no choice,” he says. “While mediation would be the number one option for us, we don’t have the confidence that the MRRA leadership has the will for it.

“The only winners out of all this will be the lawyers.”

Kaipara Citizens and Ratepayers Association chair, Ron Manderson, says members resolved at their recent AGM to help Kaipara ratepayers avoid

A brand new picture book by Dargaville author, Maureen Sudlow, will get its first public reading to local children at the Dargaville Library, prior to its national launch.

‘Fearless Fred and the Dragon’ is the story of a little farm boy with a big imagination, told in rhyme with illustrations by Kat Quin-Mereweather. Shortlisted for the 2012 Storylines Joy Cowley Award, the book will soon hit the stores, with an official launch on May 22 at the Whangarei District Library in conjunction with children’s bookstore Storytime.

But Dargaville children can get a preview on May 1, when Maureen will be at the Dargaville Library from 10.30am to read the story and join in with associated activities. Library manager, Paula Guy Stuve, is predicting a great morning. “We are very keen to support local authors and it is an honour to be able to have this as part of our holiday activities.”

Maureen is a published poet who has been writing for children for several years but ‘Fearless Fred’ is her first published storybook. She says she and Te Awamutu-based illustrator Kat “just clicked,” and she has really enjoyed the close collaboration required between writer and illustrator to create a picture book. “The words can’t give it all away, but neither can the pictures — they have to mesh.”

Supported by husband Rod, Maureen published the book herself and says it has been a long process and learning curve. “We’ll see how this first one goes, but there are more stories about young Fred already in the pipeline and it would be great to make it a series.”

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a legal battle. “The situation requires out of court negotiations involving the commissioners and representatives of the ratepayer and community groups,” he says.

MRRA chair, Bruce Rogan, says their application for a court ruling was supported and financed by the majority of more than 1,000 members and he was confident of an impartial outcome. “The responsibility for repaying Kaipara’s debt will be found to either lie with all ratepayers or with the people who illegally incurred it.” ■

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April 2013

To all Kaipara District Council residents and ratepayers

Submissions have now been received to the changes proposed by the Commissioners

to the Council’s Long Term Plan and its 2013/14 Annual Plan. The next stages of

this process are described below. As the Commissioners finalise the Plan, they will

consider the submissions made and be mindful of the need to restore confidence in the

community.

Aiming for inflation levelsCouncil Plans are important to provide ratepayers with some certainty.

As ratepayers, you have a right to know what you might expect for your rates over the

years ahead. The Long Term Plan proposed by the Commissioners does that. To get us

back to a sound base, rates are proposed to increase for this next year on average by 9.3

per cent to ensure that Council finishes with a small surplus rather than more debt. In

the years after this, rates are proposed to be held at near to inflation levels.

Reaching this milestone is important.

Debt reductionThe proposed plan also deals to debt. The Commissioners capped debt after their

appointment at $80 million. The Plan proposed by Commissioners attacks this debt over

time, paying it down to $50 million by 2022.

Dealing to debt is important, for otherwise interest costs will absorb more and more of

rates.

Judicial reviewAll organisations need to constantly review their cost structures.

Managers at Council are under pressure from the Commissioners to find ways to trim

costs. They have done so. Costs will continue to be strictly monitored.

There are some costs that Council carries today relating to historic matters. These “fix

up” costs include legal costs to develop the Local Bill that is heading to Parliament. They

include the considerable time required by Council staff to review historic information

and to put proper management and information systems in place.

A new cost has landed on our table, again relating to matters historic. The Mangawhai

Residents and Ratepayers Association have decided to take your Council to Court,

seeking a Judicial Review of certain past matters, and the return of rates back to 2006,

among other things. The costs for Council to defend this action will be huge if the

proceedings go through the full Hearing process. Our estimate is up to $500,000. To

pay for this, it is likely we will need to take money out of operational budgets (possibly

cutting back road maintenance). We may even be required to raise rates should costs be

this high. We sincerely hope not.

While this Association has every right to take the Council to Court, it is extremely

disappointing that they have done so. There can be no winners from this action; it is

already imposing further costs on all ratepayers.

As the community works through these past issues, we must remember that we need to

take care of the future interests of ratepayers. We need to build a strong Kaipara, where

rates are held down but Council services are of a high quality, where the productive

sector does not bear unnecessary costs, where jobs are created, and where all in Kaipara

work together.

Submissions - what happens now

The submission period for the draft Annual Plan 2013/2014 including proposed

amendments to the Long Term Plan 2012/2022 closed at 4 pm Friday 19 April 2013.

At the close off time, Council had received 300 submissions and around 70 of those

submitting had indicated that they wished to speak to their submission.

Hearings will now be held at the Lighthouse, Dargaville on Monday 13 May 2013, The

Country Club, Maungaturoto on Tuesday 14 May 2013 and The Club, Mangawhai on

Wednesday 15 May 2013. These are public opportunities for anyone who wants to come

along and listen.

A public meeting will be held at The Lighthouse, Dargaville on 21 May 2013. This is

where the Commissioners will consider all the information before them, including the

submissions, and then make final decisions. The Annual Plan for the year ending 30

June 2014, and the Long Term Plan through to 2012/2022 will then be settled. You are

welcome to attend this public meeting.

All those who made a submission will receive responses to their submission in the weeks

following this meeting.

This process is about shaping Kaipara’s future. Thank you for your interest and

participation.

Sincerely

John Robertson Chairman of Commissioners

To contact usTo contact the Kaipara District Council, you should call 09 439 3123, or e-mail [email protected] contact the Commissioners, please contact the Council or email [email protected] you wish to communicate with Chairman John Robertson, please contact the Council or e-mail John [email protected].

Investing for growthCommissioners are keen to encourage growth in Kaipara. Growth creates jobs and brings vibrancy to our communities.Councils cannot deliver growth — the private sector does that. But Councils can facilitate growth, by providing the public infrastructure that enables and encourages community development and private sector investment in the District.Council’s investment in our District includes:• Building and maintaining Kaipara’s roads, bridges and footpaths.• Building and maintaining water, wastewater and stormwater systems where they are needed in our built up areas.• Organising household waste collection, and encouraging recycling.• Developing and managing our parks and reserves, like at our pristine Kai Iwi Lakes.• Managing our camp grounds.• Assisting communities to plan and build facilities for young people, including supplying places for amenities like the Activities

Park in Mangawhai and the proposed new Skate Park in Dargaville.Our District Plan is also part of the infrastructure that makes growth possible. The Plan sets out the rules for development, and where such development is preferred.Since appointment eight months ago, the Commissioners have been buried in matters around the “fix up” of the District Council. Much of the Chief Executive’s time has been taken up with these matters too. It is important that increasingly we focus Commissioner and management time at Council on building our District and capturing opportunities for business and employment growth.We cannot reverse what has happened in the past, but we can shape what will happen in the future.With this in mind, Commissioners are beginning to engage with business and industry. When business weighs up investment decisions, it considers many factors, including the state of public infrastructure, the availability and reliability of resources like water and energy, proximity to markets, and the provisions of the District Plan.Let’s talk business. We are keen to engage. Kaipara is well positioned for growth, with places like Kaiwaka and Maungaturoto even closer to the ever demanding Auckland, as transport networks improve, and technology changes our lives.

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ChairmanJohn RobinsonQSD

Richard Booth

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Choices for Northland by Sheri O’Neill

Thirty-nine individuals, organisations and groups have responded to the Local Government Commission’s call for alternative proposals to the Far North District Council’s application for a unitary authority.

The responses being assessed by the commission come from private individuals, lobby or interest groups, iwi and community groups and councils.

The Northland Regional Council response proposes a single unitary authority for the entire Northland region supporting seven legally-empowered local boards.

The Whangarei District Council supports two unitary authorities: one for the Far North and the other for Whangarei/Kaipara combined.

The Kaipara District Council did not submit. The KDC commissioners resolved that as they were government appointed, not elected, they would support the statutory process and respond in the event of the commission’s notification of any model affecting the future of Kaipara District.

Representatives of Kaipara iwi Te Roroa and Te Uri o Hau also say they will await any reorganisation model before making submissions.

Te Uri o Hau Trust’s Deborah Harding says “our view is that it doesn’t matter what form local government takes as long as it includes Maori representation as equal partners.”

The commission’s CEO,

Donald Riezebos, has said Maori representation decisions are not part of the reorganisation process and must be determined by councils.

At recent public meetings held by the NRC across Northland, the most popular option expressed by attendees was an ‘enhancement’ of the status quo, with the second most popular a single unitary authority. Least preferred was three unitary authorities, followed by two unitary authorities.

Kaipara C i t i zens and Ratepayers Association resolved at Saturday’s AGM to support the status quo with Kaipara District remaining independent.

The commission will now consider all options. If change is determined, a draft proposal will be publicly notified. Once a final model was determined, a poll could be requested by 10 per cent of electors in any one of the affected districts, with change only activated if 50 per cent voted in favour.

Mr Riezebos says the commission expects the reorganisation process to have finished by March next year, with no change in place before local authority elections in October 2013.

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Action packed at Dargaville High by Rose Rees-Owen

Dargaville High School outdoor education students have had an action packed year with recent events including a survival camp and free diving.

Their sur vival camp near Taupo Bay tested 27 students both physically and mentally and teacher, Rolf Weight, says their biggest challenge was giving up technology.

“They learn to talk and communicate with each other and by the end of it we have a really tight knit group.”

The students are given the bare essentials including a coconut which they have to fashion into eating utensils and each day they compete for luxury items such as a bottle of coke or a hot shower.

After 15 years of teaching the class, Rolf says that every survival camp is different and he gets his inspiration from programmes including Man vs Wild hosted by Bear Grylls.

Free diving took place at Kai Iwi Lakes with CEO of Ocean Hunter, Mike Smith volunteering to be their safety officer.

The students training began in the school pool and once they got out in the open water,

they learnt to equalise, and dive deep.Rolf says girls usually achieve the

deepest dives and this year was no exception with Cha-Lee Hall diving 15 metres. Her male classmate Coen Beynon wasn’t far behind her and dived 14 metres.

“Anything beyond 10 meters is serious depth,” says Rolf.

He says the group this year is ‘exceptional’ and includes three exchange students fromScandinavia.

Early next term, the class will go to Goat Island Marine Reserve where they will kayak, snorkel and learn underwater photography.

Dargaville High School students put their survival skills to the test near Taupo Bay

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Circus tricks with Suzy Cato Children’s entertainer, Suzy Cato, helps Anna Brackenbury from Dargaville across a tightrope at Circus Kumarani.

Suzy tried her hand at circus tricks after the morning at Big River FM where she worked with around a dozen 6-11 year olds who were radio stars for a day. They helped Suzy produce vox pops, songs and jokes which will be aired on Big River’s The Great Big Kids Show at 7am Sunday mornings.

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Rainfall eases the strain

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Three Rs and a teeSteady rain over last weekend was a boon to farmers and the community, with water restrictions lifted from Monday for the wider Kaipara, except for Dargaville and Baylys Beach which received a minor share of rainfall.

Renovations are well underway at the historic Northern Wairoa Hotel, as the new management press on with their program of refurbishment and upgrades at the landmark Dargaville tavern. And the changes have already reached the hotel’s kitchens, where roast dinners are back on the menu in the style patrons would have enjoyed back in the pioneering days of the Wairoa.

This week work will commence on completely refitting the public bar in the eastern corner of the grand old hotel. With the doors re-opened after several years of closure, this space is destined once again to welcome patrons with cold drinks and comfortable surroundings, turning back the clock to what the original builders of the hotel intended in the 1920s.

Another big change is the re-introduction of live music to the Northern Wairoa, with entertainment playing a key role in the bigger, long-term plans held for the venue.

“We want to establish the historic Northern Wairoa Hotel as a hub for the town,” says manager Catherine Collins.

“Hosting local musicians and opening up the kitchen is a great start, and giving the people of Dargaville a place to eat, drink, meet with friends and enjoy some quality live music will make everyone feel welcome. Like the original Northern Wairoa Hotel in the 1800s, this is a place for everyone in town to enjoy.”

The one remaining question is what to call the new public bar. An open competition has been declared, with submissions desired for a suitable title for the town’s newest attraction. If you have a great idea please call in at the Northern Wairoa and tell them — you could go down in Dargaville history, as well as winning a tasty prize for your efforts. ■

The association has not only resulted in the school’s forthcoming and first ever Fundraising Golf Tournament, but principal Aaron Kemp says the introduction of golf via the school’s leisure based activities programme has had a very positive effect on the children.

“Many of our students have now also taken up golf through participation in an after-school junior programme run by Denise and Shayne Stuart and Geoff Finlay. Our students are doing extremely

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Around 20 mm was recorded in the western Kaipara over the weekend and up until Monday morning, and the Kaipara District Council says the Kaihu River has yet to retain its pre-drought levels.

While the official drought has not been lifted, Farmers of New Zealand operations director, Bill Guest says local agriculture is in for a boost.

“Kumara tonnages are expected to be good as the majority of the crop is still in the ground and the soaking the soil has received will see the crop swell up over the next week to 10 days.

“For grazing, kikuyu pasture is starting to take off and will keep growing for another week or two.”

But he added the effects of the big dry would be felt in the wider economy for a couple of years.

“We will have a shortage of stock to be built up, and things like grass seed and fertiliser costs will hit the farming sector. This may be offset by higher dairy prices from exports, but let’s wait until the money is in the bank. The drought will serve as a warning too, that when farmers get the ‘flu, urban business gets pneumonia.” ■

A unique association between Mangawhai Beach School and the Mangawhai Golf Club is paying off for the school in more ways than one.

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The Minister of Conservation as Fire Authority for all State areas gives notice The Minister of Conservation as Fire Authority for all State areas gives notice to the public that the prohibited fire season declared on Monday 25th February to the public that the prohibited fire season declared on Monday 25th February to the public that the prohibited fire season declared on Monday2013 for all land administered by the Department of Conservation Northland Conservancy and within a 1 kilometre fire safety margin of that land is rescinded as from midnight Wednesday 24th April 2013 and that a Restricted Fire Season will be in effect from that date until further notice.

RESTRICTED FIRE SEASON NOTICEThe Minister of Conservation as Fire Authority for all State areas gives public notice that a restricted fire season of indefinite duration applies to:

• All State areas administered by the Department of Conservation within Whangarei and Kaipara Districts Council territiorial boundaries, and

• Any fire safety margins attached to the above State areas (lands outside the State areas that is within 1 km of the boundary of the State areas).

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well and are representing both the golf club and the school with pride.”

Denise, whose son and daughter attend Mangawhai Beach School, says that last year the club introduced the Kiwi Golf Junior Handicap System — a shortened nine hole course that caters for those under 16 years of age not yet up to an official handicap. “It’s great,” she says, “it also means that parents or grandparents can play alongside their children.”

She says several of the 40 children from the school who attended the junior programme are playing in the tournament. “Life skills the children learn through golf include fair play, etiquette and responsibility.”

The tournament will be held on Friday April 26, and pre-registration is required. “Entry is $45 and tee-off is at 12.30pm. It’s a Stableford competition with two men’s and one ladies’ divisions and some great prizes.”

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Celebrities and stars have their own personal fashion advisers, and you can too — come and talk to Bianca about your new 2013 winter wardrobe, and take advantage of her expertise to discover a style which will make you shine through the cold and rain of winter! The latest fashions from around the world are in store now for you to experience.

Retro chic and collectible cultureNo visit to Kaiwaka is complete without a

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With styles ranging from the Victorian and colonial to Kiwiana and the delightful design aesthetics of the 50s, 60s and 70s, it’s almost like walking into an episode of a popular TV show — one of the many which showcase the art, objects and memorabilia of times past as hip collectibles for today’s design-conscious people. Watchers of such fare will also know that sometimes a browse

With winter well and truly here, it’s time for the fashion conscious to revitalise their wardrobes and establish their style for the colder months. But just because the temperature is dropping there’s no reason not to look hot — with the help of the Kaipara’s premiere fashion boutique, Buy the Way in Kaiwaka.

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There are so many situations when talking to us can put things in perspective, making all those steps along the way seem a little bit easier — and simple to understand. In just the last week we’ve been busy helping local Kaipara people become debt free, planning for their first home, making it easier for them to save for the things they really want, and of course helping local farmers and businesspeople to make their money work smarter.

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As well as planning for a better financial future, we’re investing in a great cause right now as well — Westpac’s rescue helicopter appeal is coming soon, and we’ll be running a cake stall or two to keep those local heroes flying and saving lives. Remember, all the money we raise stays in Northland to fund our own region’s chopper, so look out for our home baking outside the Dargaville branch and give generously!

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“Real local knowledge of the local real estate market is the essential element when purchasing a property,” states Colleen Milne, General Manager First National Real Estate.

“The median price is used often when reporting the mid-point and is said to represent where most people buy” said Bob Brereton, First National Chairman and principal of First National Motueka. He believes some people are influenced by the hype of the Auckland and Christchurch market and that the median price can also put people off purchasing, where as this is not always a realistic indicator.

“In Auckland it is reported that there has been a 38% rise in the number of sales in excess of $1 million, this will significantly skew the data as this is far removed from the average sale.” he said.

“In rural New Zealand townships

your local agent can provide you with an average price, which is possibly more relevant than the median price,” says Jill Wilson from First National Roper and Jones.

In summary, it is still a great time to buy. Bank interest rates are still low and we have a good selection of properties across the Kaipara District.

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A year of big changes for these flooring professionals

It’s been a year since Maungaturoto’s local flooring specialists moved into their new premises in Hurndall Street — another step along the way in a plan which has seen the Kaipara Flooring Company evolve from a single desk in the corner of a busy main street shop to become one of the biggest carpet and vinyl businesses in the region. Owner Christine Barrott has certainly worked hard to translate her years of experience in the flooring industry into a local success story, but she also points out that local support has made a huge difference — and that being based in the friendly town of Maungaturoto has been a huge asset.

It’s been a steep curve of expansion for the business, which now keeps three carpet and vinyl layers busily employed outfitting customers’ homes — as well as recently adding the skills of a floor sander and polyurethane applicator. Christine and her partner Howard maintain a busy schedule too, providing the vital measures, quotes,

advice and consultation which help decide on the right flooring option for their home.

Looking at the well-appointed showroom where the Kaipara Flooring Co. is now situated, it’s hard to believe that all this bustling activity began with a small corner of what is now W2W on Maungaturoto’s main street. Christine ascribes a large part of her company’s success to customer satisfaction — and her customers back her up with glowing testimonials. Between her dedication and industry knowledge, and the skill of her chosen carpet and vinyl layers, Christine is always meticulous about the look and feel of the finished product — after all, it’s designed to last for many long years.

With their first birthday celebrations behind them — and their schedule board filling up with pre-winter installation jobs — Christine, Howard and the Kaipara Flooring team look forward to a second year of further growth and challenges with optimism.

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24/7 live in careAround a dozen elderly and their families in Kaipara benefit from 24 hour, seven days a week care provided by referral agency, tlc4u2, run by Jonathan Harris.

“We have a big emphasis on improving quality of life. It really is all about lifestyle enhancement.”

The agency specialises in live-in care and has been providing services to Kaipara residents over the past three years.

“Care companions live with clients and not only help them to maintain their independence but also care for them as their needs change.”

Services range from full time live in care to a few days respite care and packages are built around client’s individual needs.

“We have seen a large increase in the need for palliative or end of life care. We work closely with Hospices around Northland and we have been able to assist many clients to pass peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones.”

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“It’s a great service,” says Lorraine, “we find it very comforting knowing that she is well cared for. Our Aunt also feels very secure in the knowledge that she has one on one care which allows her to be independent and continue living at home.”

While tlc4u2 offices are in Whangarei, they cover Northland wide and communicate effectively with the live-in care givers as well as health services within the area.

For further information contact Jonathan on 09 438 2314. ■

From left: Care Companion, Maria Belcher with professor Cyril Dixon who is 100 years old and his wife Jean

Site set to suit youDarryl Tilly, owner of the former Dargaville Mitre 10 site, says he is ready to demolish the existing building to make way for brand new, purpose built premises to suit new tenants.

“I’ve got real confidence in Dargaville in the longer term,” he says, “and whether developed for retail or office space to suit a new or relocating local business or an out of towner, the site is totally up for suggestions.”

He says he already has one potential tenant who requires around a third of the space currently available, and would consider a multi-storied building if the demand was there.

Kaipara District Council’s economic development facilitator, Chris Donahoe, says with the generally good supply of premises in many places it’s important for landlords anywhere to cater to tenant requirements. “There’s no reason why

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Boss was yoosing tecknikil words agin, but I juss looked wise an give him tha eye. Worked like always and on he wint.

“An that minister, Mr Guy, rekins the drought won’t be offishilly over til nek month.”

Gee, I felt sorri fer tha Boss eh? But then he sed: “Not ta wurri too much Dog,

reckins we needs ta haver more’n 100 mils at least, an wile its bin rainin’ a bit, she’s not enuff yet. He reckins tha big dry is over with some rain over the nek week. But there’s a bloke froma rejinil counsil sez sum parts lke Wongarei got only 12 per cint of tha rain it shood have. An blimmin Dargy just up tha rode, well, it’s only had about 45mm of rain this yeer — sted of about three

Boss was yoosing tecknikil words agin, but I juss

cos as ya no we had plinty of feed ana beef and sheeps lookin’ pretty good rilly. But them deary

farmas got a bit more ta worry about.”

Boss had bin down ta sea tha

shearmilka wot runs tha runoff at Ruawhy.

“Ya no Dog, old Ralf next door reckons his dairy mates gunna be down 30 per cint

of produshin on lars yeer. Tha’s about

sixtee thousand dollas.” Boss then sed that

was ‘an averije’ but not shure wot that ment rilly. Soundid like a lotta munny tho’.

“Yep,” he wint on. “Guvmints gonna keep its rooril assitince munny flowing until September, cos theers no quik fiks to tha wether.”

Well, we finish smoko, ana Boss rekind we mite as well pack it in ona dam. “She’s a bit ova hike back ova tha hill ta tha house Dog. We mite

as well stroll home in time fer lunch wiv Sharlene.”

Good thort, I rekind, cos Boss’s gerlfren’ always give’s me a bitta leftover win tha Boss not lookin’.

But win we got ta tha homested, Sharlene give tha Boss a yell frum tha porch.

“Deah,” she sed win we got theer. “It’s bin ona radio. Blokes atta bank rekin tha ‘cos China gotta big demand fer deery prodicts, high prices gunna meen tha cost to tha economy gunna square tha ledja.”

Well, let me tell yer readas, it’s all startin’ to soun a bit komplicatid fer me. Tha govmints gonna keep payin’ assistance ta farmas, evry one’s cryin’ ina beer ’bout lost munny, ana banks rekin thears no problem ‘cosa China people gunna pay lots fer wot our cows is actshally prodoosing’.

Sharlene red froma papa, in her posh voice: “The net cost to the economy of the drought could be close to zero thanks to the sharp gains in world dairy prices, say Westpac economists.”

So beggared if I know wot tha drought fuss is about?

See Ya

Billy

“She’s a wurry Dog,” seda Boss.Gidday, me Billy BC again, an I prikt up

me ears wena Boss sed this wile we wuz sat ona buckit ofa frontend loda havin’ smoko. Boss an me wuz cleanin’ outa dam ona bak ofa proppity, wile it wuz dry.

“Not hadda nuff rein Dog,” went ona Boss. That farmer association bloke

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Pasture recovery from the ground upThe drought which has stricken local farms may seem to be over with rain falling across the Kaipara, but experienced farmers know that the real work of restoring parched pastures is only just beginning.

The arduous conditions of the past few months have left the earth friable, cracked and scarred, and, for dairy farms especially, the vital natural seeding cycle has been broken. Cattle seeking feed have grazed pasture back to the bare minimum, which hasn’t given the grass a chance to seed as nature intended.

That means it’s time for science and technology to take over — and that’s just what local agricultural contractors Lawrence Agriculture are doing, getting literally to the root of the problem with some advanced machinery and good old fashioned hard work. They’re out there in the field right now with their 6 metre Maschio rotary hoe and air seeder, along with a Duncan Enviro triple disc seed drill to tackle those dry pastures.

The Maschio makes short work of converting maize stubble into

green grass, aerating and turning the soil with its powerful rotary blades and sowing seed via an advanced pneumatic system.

By contrast the Duncan employs discs to cut through tough kikuyu, planting as it goes and compacting the soil around the seed to ensure better growth. Both systems are best employed now, before conditions become too cold — and in both cases, with a little more rain, lush pasture will replace the stubble and cracked earth which existed before.

Graeme from Lawrence Agriculture stresses that time is of the essence for farmers seeking a solution to drought ravaged fields. A window of opportunity for maximum regrowth exists right now, and should be taken advantage of aggressively to ensure winter feed. Call him today to begin the rehabilitation of your farm, using the latest and best technology.

Ph 09 439 852092 Victoria Street, Dargaville

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FA R M I N G

2013’s official duck season is set to begin in the first weekend of May, and across the mid-north hunters are already gearing up and staking their claims on the best shooting spots.

Hunting for waterfowl is one of mankind’s oldest pastimes, depicted in Egyptian temple carvings from 4,000 years ago. But today’s hunters don’t just enjoy the camaraderie — or the delicious roasts which reward straight shooting! They’re also helping protect our native bird species, and conserve our wetlands, with money from the sale of licenses being cycled back into important conservation projects.

Before the season begins in the Kaipara there’s also another big question to be answered — who is the region’s top duck caller? On Wednesday the 1st of May keen hunters will flock to Dargaville’s Hunting and Fishing store to compete across a number of events, but this one is top of the tree; the winner will proceed to the nationals, and New Zealand’s best duck caller will represent our country at the world duck calling champs in that hunters’

heartland, Arkansas, USA. There will be over $3,000 worth of prizes up for grabs on the night here in Dargaville, and there’s lots of tips and techniques to learn too.

Duck calling (and it’s much more technical than you may think!) is just one of the many disciplines which makes up the sport — a pastime which also calls for dog obedience and training, a keen eye, good camouflage and decoy skills and of course a lot of patience. And while, as usual, all those involved stress the need for safety, especially around guns, this is also a great time of year to enjoy some outdoors time with your mates! ■

The recent rains have not only been welcomed by farmers across the Kaipara — they’ve also proven an asset for waterfowl, and a promise of good hunting for those who pursue them.


Kaipara Service Directory

Ring AndrewRing AndrewNo job too smallCovering the Kaipara! Cell 0274 557 750

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• Kitchen/Bathroom Fit Outs • Wet Wall Lining • Water Blasting & Chemical Washes

• Windows & Latches • Plus Much More• All general engineering requirements

• Suppliers of Waikato Milking Systems• Lowara Pumps • Hi Tech Effluent Systems

PH/FAX 09 439 7392 MOB 027 414 1250

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ENGINEERING (2002) LTD

• • • Bookkeeping and administration services customised for you in your office or mine• • • Professional and computerised service for your business• • • Phone Sheena on 021 439 157

Farrand & Mason Ltd.GENERAL & PRECISION ENGINEERS

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CHAINSAWS & MOWERSCHAINSAWS & MOWERSCHAINSAWS & MOWERS

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Audio Visual• Domestic Wiring•

Lighting Shop• Security / •

CCTV SystemsHeat Pumps•

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Phone / Fax: 09 439 7172E: dargaville@laserelectrical.co.nzwww.dargaville.laserelectrical.co.nz

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Established over 60 years your local funeral directorMale and Female staff available to discuss

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FREECALL 0800 66 77 47199 Kamo Road • Whangarei • 437 5799 • Tollfree 0800 667 747

WEED CONTROL

CROP, GUN & PASTURE SPRAYINGAll Enquiries Welcome

CONTACT STEVE SLACK28 Years’ Experience

All types of Agricultural Spraying UndertakenPHONE 09 432 0181 a/h MOBILE 027 474 3436

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Kaipara Anzac Day ceremoniesThe following Anzac Day services will take

place in Kaipara.Hakaru: 10am — Parade will assemble at the Hakaru Returned Servicemen’s Association marching at 10.20am.

11am — Service will be held followed by a finger food lunch.

Uniforms and medals should be worn. Open invitation — everyone is welcome.

Maungaturoto: 5.45am — assemble for the parade marching at 6am for a Dawn Service at the Lawn Cemetery, View Street. The ceremony will be followed by a light breakfast at the Returned Servicemen’s Association.

11am — ANZAC brunch with the kitchen providing a full menu and the Anzac Ode will be read at noon.

Matakohe: ANZAC Day at the Museum10.30am — There will be a combined service

between the Paparoa Returned Servicemen’s Association and the Kauri Museum at the Matakohe War Memorial Hall. The march will halt at the Cemetery Flag, then continue to Gun Memorial where schools will lay wreaths then on to War Memorial Hall and Volunteers’ Hall.

After the march a service will be held, followed by cups of tea at Matakohe War Memorial Hall and the new exhibition, the North

Auckland Mounted Rifles, will also be opened at the service.

Ruawai: 10.30am — A short march down Ruawai Wharf Road to the flagpole at the Ruawai War Memorial Hall will be followed by a commemorative service.

Dargaville: 6am — A dawn service will be held at the Mount Wesley Returned Servicemen’s Association Cemetery, Old Golf Course Road, and will be followed by a light breakfast.

10.30am — A Commemorative Anzac Day Service will be held in the Northern Wairoa War Memorial Hall, Hokianga Road, Dargaville.


For Sale½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road,Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday8am — 4pm.½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road,Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday8am — 4pm.½ PRICE Beds — Beds & More Outlet Store, Ruawai. Clearance lines, seconds, deleted models. Dozens of beds at ½ price or less. 22 Freyberg Road,Ruawai. Phone 09 439 2243. Open Monday — Friday8am — 4pm.

Public NoticesFREE & CONFIDENTIAL NW Family Budgeting Service. Advice & complete money managementif required. Call at 5 Portland Street or Phone09 439 8592.

WOOD SPLITTER for hire, “Best in the West” Phone 09 439 6330.

Public Notice

Nurseries & PlantsQUOTES AVAILABLE for plants for your winter project. Babylon Coast Gardens Ltd has a great range of native and coastal tolerant plants available now. Further reductions off wholesale prices for purchases of 50 or more plants, delivery service available. Visit the Nursery at 1246 Babylon Coast Road, Dargaville on Saturday’s 10am to 4pm, or at other times by prior arrangement. Enquiries welcome phone 09 439 4223.

HeatingSAYR VENTILATION & heat pump — Sales, service & installation. Free quotations. CALL US NOW BEFORE THE RUSH STARTS 09 431 2025 — 021 762 352. ENERGY SMART SOLUTIONS.

Kaipara Lifestyler ClassifiedsPhone 09 439 6933

Closing date for classified advertising for the 30 April 2012 edition is 10am, Monday 29 April 2012. See our terms and conditions online at www.kaiparalifestyler.co.nz

LIFESTYLERKaipara

Classi� ed Advertising Call

09 439 6933

The following services will be held throughout the district on Anzac Day 25 April 2013.

Hakaru RSA — 10 am. Contact Neville Andrew — 09 431 8191

Maungaturoto RSA Cemetery Dawn Parade — 5.45am. Contact Noel Smith — 0294 752 601

Matakohe Museum and Paparoa RSA Matakohe War Memorial Hall — 10.30am Contact Bet Nelley — 09 431 7417

Ruawai RSA — 10.30am Contact Alec Stewart — 09 439 2737

Dargaville RSA Cemetery Dawn Parade — 6.00am Contact Vic Morfett 09 439 8164

Dargaville Civic Service Northern Wairoa War Memorial Town Hall — 10.30 am Contact Charlane White 09 439 3123

KAIPARA DISTRICT ANZAC DAY SERVICES

Gary John Cameron as Trustee for the G.J. & E.J. Cameron Family Trust of 60 Brook Lane Mangawhai has made application to the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Dargaville for the renewal of an Off Licence in respect of the premises situated at 60 Brook Lane, Mangawhai and known as Lochiel Estate Vineyard, Winery and B&B.

The general nature of the business conducted under the licence is the sale of table and fortified wines. The days on which and the hours during which liquor is sold under the licence are Monday to Sunday (inclusive), from 10:00am to 5:30pm.

The application may be inspected during ordinary office hours at the Kaipara District Licensing Agency at Kaipara District Council offices at 42 Hokianga Road, Dargaville or the Kaiwaka Service Centre, State Highway One, Kaiwaka.

Any person who is entitled to object and who wishes to object to the grant of the application may, not later than 10 working days after the date of the first publication of this notice, file a notice in writing of the objection with the Secretary of the District Licensing Agency at the Kaipara District Council, Private Bag 1001, Dargaville.

This is the second publication of this notice. The first publication was made 16 April 2013.

Sale Of Liquor Act 1989 - Section 39(2) 41(3)

Pinaki Sand&

Clean Fill

09 439 1505027 614 6309

Work WantedSAND BLASTING. Rust never sleeps. Blast, prime, topcoat for structural steel, barns, cowsheds, tanks, machinery, chassis, swimming pools.Western Blast ‘n’ Paint. Phone 09 439 6330.

Nick EvansMSF UK

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Back Pain Relief

09 439 2620021 185 4856

Full service slaughtering & processing of Beef, Sheep, Pigs, Deer, Goats

All Beef aged Salami ~ Bacon ~ Ham ~ Sausages

Hamburger PattiesTraditional Manuka wood smoked

Bacon, Ham & Salami

Over 25 years experienceFor prompt & professional service contact

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Homekills

Situations Vacant

A Job with VArietyGot recent experience in: • The building trade • Landscaping gardening • Exterior house cleaning plus...

Apply in writing to:

PO Box 357, Dargaville Applications close 30th April 2013

Need to be able to work unsupervised, be physically fit and have a full drivers license.

Customer Service Rep – Yard

Carters is a leading supplier to the building trade and we pride ourselves on our outstanding customer service. We’re looking for people who share our customer focus, have a positive approach and a real knack for building relationships to join our busy team at Carters Maungaturoto.This is a pivotal role that will operate primarily within our timber yard. You’ll have a range of duties including providing service to customers, unloading product deliveries on site, assembling and loading customer orders, and processing sales documentation. You’ll also cover customer service and stock duties in our bulk store.The person we’re looking for will be happy to take a hands-on approach as some heavy lifting will be required. We’re after someone with experience in customer service as well as someone who can demonstrate their ability to develop sound relationships with our customers and suppliers. Must have a full driver’s licence – heavy traffic and forklift endorsements also preferred.For more information or to apply contact Mike Schimanski on 027 498 5289 or [email protected]

Situations Vacant Situations Vacant

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Caring for our communityAtawhai Tia Te Takiwa

Practice Nurse Dargaville Medical Centre is looking for a Registered Nurse to work in our busy Practice.This is a full time position. Job share would be considered. Experience in Practice Nursing is preferred but not essential as training will be provided.Applicants will need to hold...• a current Annual Practising Certificate• a CPR certificateInterested applicants should forward a copy of their CV with covering letter to: [email protected] or post to Judy Harris, Dargaville Medical Centre. PO Box 257, Dargaville. 0340. Closing date Noon Wednesday 22nd May 2013.

A permanent, full-time teaching position is available in our progressive Mathematics Department starting Term 2, 2013.The Kaipara Campus is set in beautiful rural surroundings and just 80 minutes drive north of Auckland. It has a current roll of 215 students and is part of Westmount School with 1688 students enrolled.At Westmount, we have fourteen decile 8 campuses with academic achievement being our key focus. The successful applicant can expect to receive strong professional, Trustee and parent support and encounter high student aspirations in small classes from Years 9 to 13.We are looking for a highly motivated, New Zealand registered teacher with experience to NCEA Level 3 to include in our team. Although the Campus has a vacancy for a full time teacher, persons interested in a part time position will be considered.Application Pack available from the CEO, email as below.All applications to be addressed to: Kaipara Campus CEOEmail: [email protected]

Applications to be in by 30th April 2013.

Kaipara Campus – Maungaturoto

Bereavement Notice

GUYBonnie Lorraine

18 April 2013

Cherished Mum, Grandma and Great Grandma of David and Bev, Paula and Ryan, Thomas and Kazia, Leonie and Jason,

Jeremy and Maggie, and Kamilah, Deandre and Bridget.Thank you Mum for all the fun times, and for all your love.

R.I.P.

Property MaintenanceATS PROPERTY Maintenance & Repair. Fences & Repairs • Kitchen/Bathroom Fitouts • Waterblasting• Flooring Repairs • Decks • Windows & Latches • Plus much more. No job too small. Phone/fax 09 439 8628. Cell 027 455 7750.

OFFAL HOLES 750dia x 5.5m deep with concrete lid with lift out hatch $385.00 Phone Wals Holes 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

SEMI-RETIRED, GARDEN maintenance, painting, small carpentry work, house hand wash, paint-stripping back to wood windows etc. Long experience, available now, good rate. Phone Robert 027 423 1166.

WATER TANK Vacuum clean, Full tank OK, Waste no more than 1000 litres. $250.00 for up to 25,000 litre tank. Also full pump out and scrub and leaks fixed. Phone Wals 09 437 3936 or 021 932 225.

Property For SaleNEWLY COMPLETED 3 Bdrm house, double glazed, insulated. New carpets and curtains. Large integral lined & insulated garage. Trade Me no: DAT 465. PRIVATE SALE $219,000. Phone 09 439 0559.

StorageSECURE UNITS for Domestic & Commercial use. Also workshop space available, best rates guaranteed. Phone 09 439 3075. dargavillestorage.co.nz.

For RentDARGAVILLE MODERN, warm and sunny 2 bedroom home. Available now. Newly redecorated. $215pw phone Erica to view 09 439 0029 or 027 626 9687.

DARGAVILLE CENTRALLY located, warm, sunny 2 bedroom home. Newly decorated, fully fenced, walk to supermarket and town shops. Available 2nd May $230pw. Phone Erica to view 09 439 0029 or 027 626 9687.

DENISE CLARKToenail & Fingernail

Cutting Service

Phone09 439 6068

Public Notice

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Tuesday 7th May

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Seniors (14yrs +) 7.30pm onwards

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Enquiries 022 013 5879

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for the 25th April ANZAC Day.

See you next week.

Marohemo Hall AGM1st May 7.30pm

Venue – Marohemo HallNew members always welcome

Friday 26th and Saturday 27th April Friday 3rd and Saturday 4th May Thursday 9th and Friday 10th May

Tickets $35.00 Dinner and Show 6.30pm $18.00 Show only 8.00pm

Available from Dargaville BP and Dargaville Sewing & Curtain Centre

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